Simple instructions for cooking fluffy white rice in the Thermomix.
Have you ever cooked rice in a saucepan only to find it bowls over into a foaming mess or boils dry and starts to smoulder? I've been down that road many times and now I use the Thermomix to cook all my rice.
Use this recipe for:-
- long grain white rice
- medium grain white rice
- short grain white rice except sushi rice
For basmati and jasmine rice, reduce the cooking time by a few minutes otherwise the rice with be gluggy.
For brown rice, see my separate recipe here on How to Cook Brown Rice in the Thermomix.
I love the convenience of setting the timer so you can get on with other jobs without having to worry about watching the saucepan. It's so easy to add the uncooked rice to the simmering basket and it's easy to clean afterwards which is a bonus. We have it at least twice a week with curries, stir fries and grilled meats and fish.
How to Store Leftover Cooked Rice
Rice is a BIG culprit when it comes to food poisoning so it's really important to store it correctly after it's been cooked.
To minimise the risk, cool and refrigerate the rice as quickly as possible. If the rice is left at room temperature for too long, bacteria can develop from the spores, releasing toxins that cause food poisoning.
To do this, spread it out thinly on a baking tray or large container so that it cools quickly. When cold, cover and place the container in the fridge and consume within a day or two. You can reheat rice on the hob, oven or microwave.
How to Freeze Cooked Rice
For busy weeknight meals, it's handy to have a stash of frozen rice in the freezer that can be pulled out at the last minute.
As with refrigerating leftover rice, spread the rice out thinly on a baking tray so that it cools quicker. Once cooled, scoop it into freezer safe bags, label and store in the freezer for up to two months.
To reheat the rice, place in a bowl and cover with a loosely fitted lid. Microwave until it's fully heated, stirring halfway to ensure it heats evenly.
Brown Rice
If you want to Cook Brown Rice in the Thermomix, just increase the cooking time by 20-25 minutes - I've written a separate post for brown rice which you can find here.
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📖 Recipe
How to Cook Thermomix White Rice
An easy method for cooking white rice in the Thermomix. Use this method for short grain, medium grain and long grain white rice. For basmati and jasmine rice, reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1000g cold water
- 300g white rice - short, medium or long grain, uncooked (Note 1)
Instructions
- Add the water to the Thermomix bowl, insert the simmering basket and weigh the rice. I find that 300g typically serves 4.
- Cook for 18-22 mins/100°/Speed 4 with the measuring cap on. Fluff it up with a fork to check it's all cooked through and if not cook for another few minutes or so.
Notes
Use this recipe for:-
- long grain white rice
- medium grain white rice
- short grain white rice except for sushi rice
For Basmati and Jasmine rice, reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
For Brown Rice, see my separate recipe here on How to Cook Brown Rice in the Thermomix.
Storage
Cool and refrigerate the rice as quickly as possible. If the rice is left at room temperature for too long, bacteria can develop from the spores, releasing toxins that cause food poisoning.
The best way to cool rice quickly is to spread it thinly on a baking tray or in a large container. When the rice is cold, cover and place the container in the fridge and consume it within a day or two. You can reheat rice on the hob, oven or microwave.
How to Freeze Cooked Rice
For busy weeknight meals, having a stash of frozen rice in the freezer is handy.
As with refrigerating leftover rice, spread the rice thinly on a baking tray so it cools quicker. Once cooled, scoop it into freezer-safe bags, label and store it in the freezer for up to two months.
To reheat the rice, place in a bowl and cover with a loosely fitted lid. Microwave until it's fully heated, stirring halfway to ensure it heats evenly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 2g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Rachel
I don’t know what I am doing wrong.... it is no where near cooked after 20 mins?
Vicki
Hi Rachel, sorry for the late response. This is the standard time for white rice but timing can vary on the type of rice and quantity used. If it's not cooked through just increase the cooking time by 5 minutes or so. Vicki
Denise White
rinse rice until water becomes clear. works everytime
Ali
Hi Vicki,
I'm looking at getting a TM5, so just wondering if this is doable in a TM5, or are your recipes for TM6 only?
Thank you 🙂
Vicki
Hi Ali, all the recipes work in the TM31, TM5 and TM6. Best wishes Vicki.
Julie
Hi Vicky, If I want to reduce the recipe to say 150g, would I just reduce the amount of water by 1/2 as well?
Thanks!
Vicki
Hi Julie, I always keep the water level the same when reducing quantities. Best regards, Vicki
Toni Fisher
Dear Diva,
Are you sure of the timing here?
I soaked the Jasmine rice for about 20 mins rinsed and cooked as instructed with litre water at 100, speed 4 for 18 mins.
I thought is was longer than I would usually cook white rice. It was very overcooked and gluggy - so I chucked it out and cooked basmati for 13-14 mins which was perfect.
Thanks, Toni
Vicki
Hi Toni, this method is for short grain, medium grain and long grain white rice. Basmati and jasmine rice take a little less time to cook. Thank you for pointing that out, I have made it more clear in my instructions. Best wishes, Vicki
Robert Miller-Eves
I've used this recipe twice using Long Gran rice. So simple-no seasoning, oil or other stuff. Perfect result.The rice is even better if kept in the ridge overnight. The clean up after -Easy!!👍❤️
Robert Miller-Eves
FRIDGE not Ridge!
Wendi
Hi Vicki!
Wendi again- so i figured it out. for those of us where the rice didn’t cook at all- we are probably in the IS operating on Fahrenheit- you being in Australia? are likely on Celsius. 😂 problem solved.
Vicki
Phew! So glad it eventually worked out Wendi! Best wishes Vicki.